This statistic displays what actions the Government in the United Kingdom (UK) should be taking to limit climate change, according to residents in the UK in 2018. It shows that the vast majority of respondents feel the government should be investing more in renewable energy, with 44 percent believing the government should be investing in renewable energy in developing countries.
What actions, if any, should the UK government be taking to limit climate change?*
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Greater investment in renewable energy
71%
Work more with British industries to reduce their emissions
70%
Greater schemes to make residential homes more energy efficient
65%
Invest in the transition away from petrol/diesel transport in favour of electric solutions
51%
Be more of a world leader internationally, pushing for greater climate amibition around the world
50%
Invest in renewable energy projects in developing countries
44%
Do more to promote diets that have less meat and/or dairy
29%
Other
4%
Nothing, the government doesn't need to do anything
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YouGov. (August 20, 2018). What actions, if any, should the UK government be taking to limit climate change?* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/898983/government-actions-to-limit-climate-change-united-kingdom-uk/
YouGov. "What actions, if any, should the UK government be taking to limit climate change?*." Chart. August 20, 2018. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/898983/government-actions-to-limit-climate-change-united-kingdom-uk/
YouGov. (2018). What actions, if any, should the UK government be taking to limit climate change?*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/898983/government-actions-to-limit-climate-change-united-kingdom-uk/
YouGov. "What Actions, If Any, Should The Uk Government Be Taking to Limit Climate Change?*." Statista, Statista Inc., 20 Aug 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/898983/government-actions-to-limit-climate-change-united-kingdom-uk/
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What actions, if any, should the UK government be taking to limit climate change?* [Graph], YouGov, August 20, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/898983/government-actions-to-limit-climate-change-united-kingdom-uk/
